French Revolution Quiz

What was the name of the French king during the French Revolution?

• Louis XIV

• Louis XV

• Louis XVI

• Louis XVII

What event marked the beginning of The Terror phase of the French Revolution?

• The storming of the Bastille

• The trial and execution of Louis XVI

• The Women's March on Versailles

• The guillotining of Maximilien Robespierre

Who led the Committee of Public Safety during The Terror?

• Marie Antoinette

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XVI

What was the name of the document that proclaimed the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Which country issued the Declaration of Pillnitz, promising to restore the French monarchy?

• Britain

• Spain

• Prussia

• Austria

What was the name of the indoor tennis court where the National Assembly swore the Tennis Court Oath?

• Versailles Palace

• Salle du Jeu de Paume

• Louvre Museum

• Palais Garnier

Who was the First Consul of France after the last coup in 1799?

• Louis XVI

• Marie Antoinette

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilien Robespierre

What was the main cause of widespread hunger and anger among the people of France before the revolution?

• Political corruption

• Religious persecution

• Food shortages

• High taxes

What was the name of the super parliament made up of representatives from the nobles, clergy, and everyone else?

• Estates General

• Committee of Public Safety

• Constituent Assembly

• National Assembly

What was the main point of the Enlightenment according to the French philosopher Kant?

• Rejection of individual rights

• Submission to divine authority

• Acceptance of absolute monarchy

• Release from self-caused immaturity